Description
A Deadjoe file (DEADJOE) was found in this directory. This file is created by a text editor named joe. Upon abnormal exit, this text editor saves any changes made to the file being edited into a new file in the current working directory labeled DEADJOE.
This file may expose sensitive information that could help a malicious user to prepare more advanced attacks. It's recommended to remove or restrict access to this type of files from production systems.
Remediation
Remove or restrict access from the internet to this type of files.
References
CVE-1999-1545 : Joe's Own Editor (joe) 2.8 sets the world-readable ...
CVE-2000-1178 : Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a ...
CVE-1999-1545: Joe's Own Editor JOE File Permission DEADJOE privileges ...